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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.82, 713.59 and 151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.82, 713.59 and 151.10 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.82 : 713.59 = 151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.82/713.59 = 151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.82x = 713.59 × 151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.82x = 107,819.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,819.50/475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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